Catering Director- Corporate Dining

Restaurant Associates

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000

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Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!
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As the Catering Director, you will lead Catering, Events, Conference Center operations, and Pantry Services with a strong focus on driving revenue growth and delivering high‑impact, premium event experiences
. This role requires a sales‑oriented leader skilled in building new business, deepening client relationships, and ensuring flawless execution across all event and operational areas.

• Drive catering and event sales through proactive outreach, client engagement, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
• Develop tailored service offerings and premium event solutions to increase revenue and elevate the client experience.
• Manage the full event lifecycle, including planning, menu development, logistics coordination, on‑site leadership, and post‑event reviews.
• Ensure exceptional event execution, including presentation standards, service timing, culinary quality, equipment readiness, and overall client satisfaction.
• Oversee daily operations for conference center spaces, ensuring room readiness, cleanliness, equipment functionality, and a seamless guest experience.
• Manage pantry operations to ensure areas remain fully stocked, clean, efficient, and aligned with service level expectations.
• Control labor, food, and supply costs while maintaining high standards of efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor inventory, place timely orders, and maintain accurate documentation to support cost‑effective operations.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high‑performing team focused on premium service and client engagement.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture that emphasizes accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, internal partners, and vendors to support smooth event execution and repeat business.
• Anticipate client needs, respond to feedback, and proactively recommend enhancements that elevate the overall experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent years of experience.
• 3+ years of hospitality experience, including 1+ years in management (catering sales/management strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated success in sales generation, contract negotiation, menu costing, and event operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and client‑relationship skills.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,  or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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